ZIP 95632 (Galt, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 95632: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sacramento County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sacramento County compares with California
Sacramento County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sacramento County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sacramento County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 94% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 23.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Sacramento County has lower values than California for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above California on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sacramento County at a glance: 0.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (California: 0.9%).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sacramento County. They injured 2,356 people and killed 178.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.2% for California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-5 (4), CR-GRANT Line Rd (1) and CR-PELTIER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
123 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (California: 1.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.1 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 95632 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sacramento County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than California; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sacramento County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 6 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-GRANT Line Rd | 1 |
| CR-PELTIER Rd | 1 |
| Kennefick Rd | 1 |
| Promenade Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sacramento County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 16 |
| Us-50 E/B | 15 |
| Sr-99 N/B | 14 |
| Sr-99 S/B | 13 |
| Sunrise Blvd | 10 |
| Us-50 W/B | 10 |
| Madison Ave | 7 |
| I-80 | 7 |
ZIP 95632 at a glance
| Population | 32,493 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,239 |
| Median home value | $531,989 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sacramento County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 307 | +30620% | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 386 | +26% | 8.8 |
| 2020s | 478 | +24% | 12.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 478 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.0 a year in 2016–19 and 12.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 95632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 95632?
5,358 truck crashes have been reported in Sacramento County since 2015, with 178 deaths and 2,356 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 95632?
SR-99 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 95632 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 95632?
Truck crashes in Sacramento County peak in October, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 95632?
Since 2015, Sacramento County has reported 123 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 95632 compare with California?
Per 100,000 residents, Sacramento County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; California has 33.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 95632?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.